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Ian R. Combs
Structure-from-Motion photogrammetry, coral restoration, coral reef ecology
Education
M.Sc. in Biological Sciences
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
2019 - 2017
- Thesis: Characterizing the impacts of stony coral tissue loss disease on coral in southeast Florida using 3D photogrammetry
- Advisor: Dr. Joshua Voss
B.Sc. in Marine Science
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
2014 - 2010
Research Experience
Coral Reef Ecosystems Biologist
Mote Marine Laboratory
Summerland Key, FL
Present - 2020
- Coral Restoration Program
- Supervisor: Dr. Erinn Muller
Research Technician
FAU, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Ft. Pierce, FL
2020 - 2019
- Coral Reef Health and Molecular Ecology Lab
- Supervisor: Dr. Joshua Voss
Graduate Research Assistant
FAU, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Fort Pierce, FL
2019 - 2017
- Coral Reef Health and Molecular Ecology Lab
- Supervisor: Dr. Joshua Voss
Resarch Assistant
University of Delaware
Lewes, DE
2014
- Team Benthic Habitat Mapping
- Supervisor: Dr. Douglas Miller
Teaching Experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant
FAU, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Fort Pierce, FL
2018
- Marine Biodiversity
Research-based After-school Program for Students
Mote Marine Laboratory
Summerland Key, FL
2017
Alumni Service Corps
Gonzaga College High School
Washington, D.C.
2015 - 2014
Students Mentored
Kamryn Blake
Mote REU Intern
Assessing if Microfragmentation Promotes Accelerated Growth in Massive
Stony Corals Using Structure-from-Motion Photogrammetry
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2022
Gabrielle D’Alonzo
Coral Restoration Intern
Assessing coral restoration’s impacts on herbivorous fish communities.
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2021
Ryan Rogers
Mote REU Intern
Does microfragmentation enhance the tissue growth and skeletal deposition of brain corals?
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2021
Briana Matthews
Coral Restoration Intern
Assessing changes in microfragmentation on skeletal deposition and tissue growth.
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2021
Ashley Carreiro
Coral Reef Health and Ecology Lab
Determining stony coral tissue loss disease intervention success on Montastraea cavernosa using 3D photogrammetry
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2020
Mckenna Rayburn
Link Fellowship Intern
Intervention methods and rate of tissue loss on stony coral tissue loss
disease-affected Montastraea cavernosa in the Florida Reef Tract
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2019
Diana Perez
Link Fellowship Intern
Zooxanthellae characterization and connectivity in Montastraea cavernosa
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2018
Refereed Publications
Citations: 52
h-index: 3
i10-index: 3
2. Quantifying impacts of stony coral tissue loss disease on corals in Southeast Florida through surveys and 3D photogrammetry
PLoS ONE (2021). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0252593
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2021
Combs IR, Studivan MS, Eckert RJ, Voss JD
1. Assessing the effectiveness of two intervention methods for stony coral tissue loss disease on Montastraea cavernosa
Scientific Reports (2021). doi:10.1038/s41598-021-86926-4
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2021
Shilling EN, Combs IR, Voss JD
Presentations
Does microfragmentation accelerate the grow-out phase of asexually propagated brain corals?
Reef Futures 2022
Key Largo, FL
2022
Combs IR, Hamlyn SB, Matthews B, Rogers R, Muller EM
Oral Presentation
Characterizing impacts of scleractinian tissue loss disease on
corals in southeast Florida with photogrammetry and 3D modeling
48th Annual Benthic Ecology Meeting
St. John’s, NL, Canada
2019
Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Oral Presentation
Characterizing the impacts of scleractinian tissue loss disease on corals in southeast Florida
ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting
San Jaun, PR
2019
Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Poster Presentation
Impacts of scleractinian tissue loss disease on corals in southeast Florida
Indian River Lagoon Symposium
Ft. Pierce, FL
2019
Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Poster Presentation
Outstanding Presentation Award
Undersatnding coral disease through 3D modeling
HBOI Ocean Discovery Visitor Center Marine Science Fridays
Ft. Pierce, FL
2019
Combs IR
Oral Presentation
Eulogy for the St. Lucie Reef
3MT-Three Minute Thesis Competition
Ft. Pierce, FL
2018
Combs IR
OralPresentation
Heat 7 Runner-Up, 4th Place Overall
White blotch disease impacts on corals in southeast Florida
47th Annual Benthic Ecology Meeting
Corpus Christi, TX
2018
Combs IR, Beal J, Voss JD
Poster Presentation
Funding
Indian River Lagoon Graduate Research Fellowship
$7,947
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2019 - 2018
FAU GPSA Travel Awards
$1,600
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2019 - 2018
Certifications
AAUS Scientific Diver
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PADI Enriched Nitrox Certification
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DAN Oxygen Delivery, First Aid, and CPR for SCUBA diving injuries
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USFWS Motorboat Operator Certification Course
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Skills
Field research planning, logistics, and execution
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Structure-from-Motion photogrammetry, 3D model genearation using Agisoft Metashape, 3D model analysis using Rhinoceros 3D, Viscore, and TagLab
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Data visualization using R statistical software and R Markdown
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Multivariate statstical analyses
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Python
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Data mangement using GitHub
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Scientific SCUBA diving
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Membership and Service
Association for the Studies of Limnology and Oceanography
Member
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Present - 2018
Benthic Ecology Meeting Society
Member
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Present - 2018
References
Dr. Erinn Muller
Program Manager and Science Director of the Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research and Restoration
Mote Marine Laboratory
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- +1 (947) 388-4441 ext. 310
- emuller@mote.org
Erich Bartels
Coral Reef Monitoring and Assessment Program Manager
Mote Marine Laboratory
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- +1 (305) 395-8729
- ebartels@mote.org
Dr. Joshua Voss
Associate Research Professor, CIOERT Executive Director
Florida Atlantic University
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- +1 (772) 242-2538
- jvoss2@fau.edu